What we do

growing old disgracefully is an older women’s network where members create most of their own events and activities.

These include:

Talking, laughing and singing

Reading, writing and learning

Walking, dancing and yoga

Discussions and debates

Crafts of every description

Visits to interesting places

Sailing, ballooning and going on adventures!

We also organise workshops on subjects both serious and light-hearted. For example

Creative writing

Wobbly voices

Bellydancing

Older women’s lives

Disgraceful to the end

Body language

When I say “No” I feel guilty

A dead good funeral

Assertiveness versus aggression

Art for fun

Writing one’s life story

Making time for yourself

The games we play

So just what is ‘disgraceful’?

There is never any obligation to join in anything, but it is always worth a try. You can suggest or organise your own activities as well!

We also produce a newsletter ” Network News” 4 times a year which is always eagerly anticipated! As a member, you’ll receive a digital or a printed copy, so if you’re not online much, you can still be included. Our more distant members are also able to feel connected through the newsletter.

The newsletter includes:

Reports from the various groups

Information which is of interest and use to older women

Articles from members

Details of forthcoming events

Book reviews, poems and humour

Pictures, cartoons and photographs

As a member, you can contribute to the newsletter in any way you like, and get your opinion heard!